Recent announcements and updates from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding employment discrimination, disability discrimination, and other workplace issues.
EEOC Sues Multiple Companies for Discrimination
The EEOC has filed lawsuits against several companies, including Family Dollar Stores of North Carolina, American Airlines, Gate Gourmet, Apple, Dentsu, and North American Lighting, for alleged violations of federal employment discrimination laws.
EEOC Proposes Rule Changes for Federal Employee Complaint Process
The EEOC has proposed changes to the rules governing the workplace discrimination complaint process for federal employees and applicants, aiming to simplify and speed up the process.
FTC Announces Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing
The FTC is seeking public comment on an enforcement policy statement regarding personalized pricing, which involves using personal data to set prices.
What to watch next
- EEOC Strategic Plan implementation
- FTC enforcement actions on personalized pricing
- Updates on federal employee complaint process rule changes
Official sources
- Source 1: U.S. EEOC newsroom
Newsroom | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Source 2: Federal Trade Commission press releases
Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission - Source 3: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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